Police Records Technician

Are you ready to serve a vibrant community and help make a positive impact to our citizens, inner agencies, and external agencies? The City of Cedar Rapids seeks to hire a Police Records Technician to join our organization! This is a fast paced and exciting environment where confidentiality, inclusiveness, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills are a must. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic organization, apply today!

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!

About this Opportunity

Perform specialized clerical and technical duties processing police records and reports; receive and process data in various database systems; research and review judicial and legal documents for accuracy and compliance with legal and security processes and procedures.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Takes crime reports from the public by telephone or in person, according to established protocols;

• Types or performs data entry of information of various kinds for files and records;

• Operates various computer equipment to establish and maintain work system records;

• Processes subpoenas and other court related documents;

• Types reports;

• Transcribes machine dictated police reports;

• Searches databases for information needed by patrol or investigation personnel;

• Provides information to visitors and inquiring public according to established policy and procedure;

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;

• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;

• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;

• Performs related work as required.

• Receives visitors, calls and provides information requiring technical knowledge of department operations and procedures; receives and responds to inquiries requesting information and copies of reports.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Graduation from High School or GED, and minimum two years' experience in the performance of clerical and administrative duties;

OR,

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain Iowa NCIC certification within six months of appointment.

Work Schedule

10:00pm-8:00am Friday-Monday (Days off Tuesday-Thursday)

Hourly Rate

The Police Records Technician is covered under the Police Bargaining Union, and all new hires begin employment at $22.29 per hour, regardless of years of experience. Employees in this classification receive a step increase on their anniversary. The steps effective 7/1/2023 include:

New Hire1 year2 years3 years4 years5 years$22.29$24.32$26.19$26.69$27.16

$28.09

Shift Differential

Additional $0.40 per hour for hours worked between 2:30pm and 8:30am

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

The City of Cedar Rapids provides outstanding pay, benefits, time off, including:

• Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee

• Competitive pay

• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution

• 457 deferred compensation employer match program (City will match up to 0.05% of your annual income each calendar year-learn more here.)

• Flexible Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts- learn more here)

• An average of 11 paid holidays per year

• Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance

• 4 weeks of paid parental leave

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )

• Annual pay increases

• Fiscal year pay increases as determined by bargaining contract

• Employees are eligible for longevity pay after 5 years of continuous service

• 100% City paid basic life insurance

• Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance

• View our Bargaining Benefits Summaries

• Expansive job growth opportunities

• Commitment to professional development

• Private health & wellness coaching partnerships

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If selected for this position, are you able and willing to obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification?

• Yes

• No

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How many years of experience do you have in the performance of clerical and/or secretarial duties?

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Describe your work experience where attention to detail is critical. How do you ensure your work is accurate?

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Describe your experience working collaboratively in a team environment.

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Upon employment with the City of Cedar Rapids, any secondary employment outside of the position you are hired for must be approved by the Department Director as well as Human Resources Director. (See Section 2, Subsection 06 (2.06) of the City's Personnel Policy here: https://bit.ly/CR-206). Please initial below if you acknowledge that you would adhere to this policy if selected for this position.

Required Question

Agency City of Cedar Rapids

Address 101 First Street SE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401

Phone 319-286-5000

Website http://www.cedar-rapids.org/